news AFS becomes Australian Standard Following a three-year review process, the Australian Forestry Standard (AFS) has received recognition as and Australian Standard. features and events tasmania's timber producers employment and tourism features and events News and events concerning Tasmanian Timber. About Tasmanian Timber Online Tasmanian Timber is an online information service that promotes the use of Tasmanian Timber in construction and design. Tasmania Timber came online in 1997, and this version is our most substantial to date. We are currently beta testing our new site. If you encounter errors, omissions or other problems please let us know by email. Gunns First Australian Organisation to Achieve Forest Certification Following an 18 month process to ensure sustainability of its forest management practices from environmental, economic and social perspectives, Gunns Limited has obtained certification to the Australian Forestry Standard (AS 4708). AFS becomes Australian Standard Following a three-year review process, the Australian Forestry Standard (AFS) has received recognition as and Australian Standard. Forestry Tasmania's Sustainable Forest Management Two documents detailing Forestry Tasmania's Sustainable Forest Management practices are presently available online. The Australian Timber Design Awards 2007 The Australian Timber Design Awards are the premier national timber design competition for the built environment professions. A broad range of entry categories highlights outstanding use of timber in a diversity of applications. A separate category is available to students and entrants 30 and under. tasmania's timber producers Tasmanian producers bring you timber and wood products from all over Australia's most forested state. McKay's Timber Services to Builders In addition to selling quality select material interstate and overseas, McKays Timber and its northern provides a comprehensive hardwood timber service to the building and joinery trade throughout Tasmania. Brittons - Specialists in Tasmania's Special Species Timber Britton Bros Pty Ltd, based at Smithton in Tasmania’s North West, is the State’s largest producer of specialty timbers. employment and tourism Growing, harvesting and producing Tasmanian timber produces significant employment in Tasmania, and the growing forests provide a natural tourist attraction Employment from the Forests - Timber and Timber Products Tasmania's forests provide a range of benefits for regional communities. Overview of the Tasmanian Forest Agreement The recently announced Tasmanian Community Forest Agreement is a collaboration between the State and Federal government that aims to enhance the protection of Tasmania’s forests and foster security and growth in the Tasmanian forest industry. Tourism and forests Tasmania's forest are an important tourist attraction and tourism is the biggest growth industry in Tasmania. Tourist numbers have close to doubled over the past 10 years. disclaimer | about us